New Mission

After more than ten days of recuperation, Dong Xuebin was finally discharged from the hospital.

With Qu Yunxuan and Xie Huilan by his side, caring for him these past few days, Dong Xuebin had relaxed as much as possible. His complexion and spirits had improved considerably. Even when he got angry now, he no longer suffered shortness of breath or premature heartbeats. But his attending physician, Director Yang, was not so optimistic. He said mental illness could not be cured in a day or two, and told Dong Xuebin to rest more to avoid a relapse.

Winter was approaching outside, and the air was bitterly cold. Both Xie Huilan and Qu Yunxuan had put on trench coats.

In the hospital courtyard, Qu Yunxuan tightened the collar of Dong Xuebin's leather jacket. "So Auntie is heading back to the Capital City?"

"Yeah, I can't let work be delayed. This year's Autumn Auction should be held soon too." Dong Xuebin said, "Sister Xie, you should get back to work too. You two have worked hard these past few days."

Xie Huilan curled her lips. "The County Public Security Bureau is holding a commendation meeting for you in a little while. Hurry up and prepare your speech."

Qu Yunxuan reminded him, "Remember to relax. Don't push yourself too hard. Auntie will come see you again once I have some free time."

Dong Xuebin agreed to each of their requests. After chatting reluctantly for a while longer, they finally went their separate ways. Checking the time, Dong Xuebin saw he still had a little while. He went home first and quickly drafted his speech. Since he had experience with this before, the writing came smoothly, and he finished in about five minutes. Then he went downstairs, drove to a car wash to have his